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Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'

4.2 out of 5 (6 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

About Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'

Chinese evergreens have been growing in homes throughout Asia for centuries as symbols of good fortune. They were introduced to the Western world in 1885. Their ancestors were cultivated starting in the 1930s and became especially successful in Florida, where most foliage plants are now produced. 🤞

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'

Genus

Aglaonema

Family

Araceae

Order

Alismatales

How to care for Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'

💦 Water

How often to water your Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
7

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' in your home

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

💨 Humidity

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

🌎 Native Region

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' is native to tropical Asia and New Guinea.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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Care Summary for Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah'

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 6ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 5

Survivor 4

Large, lush leaves 3

Easy to propagate 1

@@bexplants

23 Plants

4,612 XP

11/14/2021

This ‘low light tolerated’ plant is easy to care for, beautiful, and easy to propagate! Mine was getting a little leggy so I chopped and propped in water and I have new growth on the stems left behind and roots growing on the cuttings. This stunning plant is GREAT for beginners and it’s so fun to look at! 😉

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Aglaonema 'Sparkling Sarah' plant photo by @bexplants named Belle on Greg, the plant care app.

@@sarah10orio

193 Plants

275,271 XP

Memphis, TN

08/28/2021

* This plant currently sits in a west-facing room under a cheap grow light. I water it sometimes. *

I have not been able to find this plants happy place. When I got it, I assumed it would be like all of my other Aglaonema or Chinese evergreens... it isn't. I've had this plant for a few years and it was getting very leggy. I've struggled to find the balance between waterings.

You should see this poor plant now; it looks so bad! It has lost the majority of its leaves on top and then the stems broke in half. I put the stems back in the pot and they are now starting to sprout new leaves. Perhaps, once we get out of 2021, this plant might turn around!